Photovoltaic Lab

2020 | Olindo Isabella (Faculty of Electrical Engineering)

The NewMedia Centre and the research group Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD) at TU Delft have developed the Virtual PV Lab as a solution to limited access to the physical Photovoltaic Lab. The Virtual PV Lab serves as a digital twin of the on-campus lab, simulating tasks and equipment in a 3D environment. Students follow a similar didactical approach, accessing the lab, studying from a guide, and executing tasks based on a schedule. In the virtual lab, students gain practical experience by conducting experiments with light, solar cells, modules, batteries, power electronic components, and system design. They can also test the performance of PV systems and their components under different realistic scenarios and configurations.